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The Special Cosmic Association

대한특공무술협회

International Seoul Reg 서울특별시-2608 · MOIS
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56
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About The Special Cosmic Association

- President's Secret Service, the military and special agencies and the services of the public, the international exchange through special service - the leadership of the State Special Affairs Department and the leadership of the leadership of the special service department and the recognition of the public, and the business that requires the purpose of the corporation.

- 대통령 경호실, 군(특전/특공/수색) 및 특수기관과 각종단체에 특공무술지도 보급 - 특공무술을 통한 국제교류 - 전국 특공무술 도장 및 지도단체의 지도 - 특공무술의 지도자 양성 및 자격의 심사 및 인정 - 기타 이 법인의 목적 달성을 위한 필요한 사업

Translated from Korean by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Seoul
Foundation type
Nonprofit Organization (비영리민간단체 (Nonprofit Organization))

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in South Korea
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 59

Red flags

· All clear
Ministry of Interior status change
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Special Cosmic Association is a registered international nonprofit, South Korea. It is registered with the Korean NPO registry. It was founded in 2024. Its registration number is 서울특별시-2608. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

The Special Cosmic Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 56 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in South Korea is 59/100.

The Special Cosmic Association is based in Seoul, South Korea. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.

The Special Cosmic Association is classified as a International organization, registered in South Korea. It operates as a 비영리민간단체 (Nonprofit Organization).

The Special Cosmic Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Ministry of the Interior. Visit the The Special Cosmic Association profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

- President's Secret Service, the military and special agencies and the services of the public, the international exchange through special service - the leadership of the State Special Affairs Department and the leadership of the leadership of the special service department and the recognition of the public, and the business that requires the purpose of the corporation. The Special Cosmic Association is classified as a international organization registered in South Korea. The organization was founded in 2024.

Among international charities registered in South Korea: The Special Cosmic Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100.

The Special Cosmic Association is registered in South Korea. Donations to designated nonprofits in South Korea are tax-deductible. The standard deduction is 15% of donations up to 30% of income (or 100% for designated organizations). An additional 30% credit applies for donations exceeding 10 million won.

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Taxes

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Korea, Republic of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

장수
장수옥

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

장수
장수옥
대표자
장*
장***
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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

[사람들] 대한특공무술협회 장수옥 총재 "남양주를 '특공무술 메카'로" - 인천일보
Oct 2024
www.incheonilbo.com
대한특공무술협회, 2023년도 고단자 승단대회 개최 - 무예신문
Dec 2023
www.mooye.net
Rookie K-Pop Group YOUNITE Dish on Their Debut EP, YOUNI-BIRTH - Sweety High
Apr 2022
www.sweetyhigh.com
대한특공무술협회, 2019 기해년 시무식 가져 - 무예신문
Jan 2019
www.mooye.net
대통령의 경호를 목적으로 만들어진 ‘특공무술’, 대한특공무술협회 장수옥 총재와 장은석 전무이사 [시선인터뷰] - 시선뉴스
Jan 2016
www.sisunnews.co.kr
한국국제대-(사)대한특공무술협회 협약 - 경남일보
Mar 2014
www.gnnews.co.kr
대한특공무술협회 장수옥 총재 - YTN 사이언스
Apr 2010
m.science.ytn.co.kr
고수를 찾아서 대한특공무술협회 장수옥 총재 - 국제신문
Jan 2008
www.kookje.co.kr

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Peer charities

Other international in South Korea, by integrity assessment

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The Special Cosmic Association This page 56 - -
Korean Mother’s Pocket Union 59 - -
Plan Korean Committee 59 - -
Blue Korea 59 - -
Satan’s Corporation International Development Cooperation and Civil Council 59 - -
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The Association of Retireers 59 - -
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Temple Parents 59 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Korean Ministry of the Interior (MOIS)
Officers and trustees
Korean Ministry of the Interior (MOIS) - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No 공익법인 annual return on file
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Special Cosmic Association

What is The Special Cosmic Association?
The Special Cosmic Association is a international nonprofit organization, South Korea. - President's Secret Service, the military and special agencies and the services of the public, the international exchange through special service - the leadership of the State Special Affairs Department and the leadership of the leadership of the special service department and the recognition of the public, and the business that requires the purpose of the corporation.
When was The Special Cosmic Association founded?
The Special Cosmic Association was founded in 2020, on September 29, 2020.
Who leads The Special Cosmic Association?
장수옥.
Where is The Special Cosmic Association located?
Headquartered in South Korea.
Is The Special Cosmic Association trustworthy?
The Special Cosmic Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Special Cosmic Association's registration number?
Registration: 서울특별시-2608 (South Korea).
Are donations to The Special Cosmic Association tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Korea under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.